No Where or Nowhere | Meaning & Example Sentences
Nowhere is spelled as one word. It is typically used as an adverb meaning “not anywhere” and is part of many frequently used, everyday phrases such as “nowhere near” and “going nowhere.”
- There was nowhere to sit in the cafe so we got our drinks to go.
- There was no where to sit in the cafe so we got our drinks to go.
- The movie was nowhere near as bad as the reviews said it was.
- The movie was no where near as bad as the reviews said it was.
- The negotiations are dragging on and probably going nowhere.
- The negotiations are dragging on and probably going no where.
Nowhere meaning
The adverb nowhere means “not anywhere” or “no place” and is written as one word.
There’s nowhere better to study law in my opinion.
Person A: Where are you going?
Person B: Nowhere in particular; I just felt like going for a walk.
If something is “nowhere to be seen,” you can’t see it anywhere,” and if something is “nowhere to be found,” you can’t find it anywhere.
The suspect was nowhere to be seen in the security camera footage.
We say “nowhere near” to emphasize that something is “far away from” another thing (literally or figuratively).
We are behind schedule; the project is nowhere near finished.
If something is “going nowhere,” it is not progressing in the desired way.
Out of nowhere meaning
The idiom out of nowhere means “unexpectedly” or “suddenly.” It is often used with the verbs “appear,” “happen,” and “come.”
Middle of nowhere meaning
Something that is “in the middle of nowhere” is in an isolated location and difficult to reach.
Frequently asked questions about no where or nowhere
- What is a synonym for nowhere?
-
Synonyms for the adverb nowhere include:
- Not anywhere
- No place
- Not anyplace
- In no place
On a related note, it matters if you write it no where or nowhere; you always spell it as one word.
You can use Quillbot’s free Paraphraser to help you find the best synonym for “nowhere” in your specific context.
- What is a synonym for out of nowhere?
-
Synonyms for the idiom out of nowhere include:
- Out of the blue
- Without warning
- Out of thin air
- Suddenly
- Unexpectedly
On a related note, you always spell “nowhere” as one word (i.e., it matters if you spell it no where or nowhere).
Have you tried Quillbot’s free Paraphraser? You can use it to help you find the best synonym for “out of nowhere” in your specific context.
